Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. | Mr. Hastings Dial is spending; awhile hero with homefolks. Mr. G. H. Balentine, of Greenville, spent the day here Saturday. Miss Olive Puller of Mountvllle,' visited relatives in town Ian w< c!<. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Lawson are vis iting relatives and friends in ' jrgla. Mrs. O. L. Moore, of Charleston, is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. K. Alken. Mr. B. M. Cunningham from Lau rens Route I. was here Saturday on business. Mr. Nat Walker of Roek Hill spent Friday night here as the guest of Mr. W. s. CcCrady. Mr. and Mrs. Will Owens, of Clin ton, spent Sunday at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. W. c. Lancaster. Miss Ethel Simmons left Thursday for Oklahoma City, where she will vis it Mrs. Ed. Hart for some time. Mr. W. O. Barksdale, of Spartan burg, spent Sunday in the city with his mother. Mrs. Downs C. Barksdale. Miss l.il Wllcut and Miss Annie' Brown, of Cross Hill, are in the city to attend the Ca rtl edge-Huff wedding today. Mr. Waddy T, Thompson and sever al of his children took a day's outing at the home of his father at Madden Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. .1. M. McLees and Miss Louise; McLees, of Greenwood, were among those who attended the Davis Sullivan wedding. Miss Almelia Todd has returned from Charleston, where she has been spending several weeks undergoing special treatment. Mr. Cheves, of the local Arm of en gineers, McCrady Bros. & Cheves. ar rived Monday to take; charge of tin firm's business here. Mr. C. M. Miller went to Baltimore the early part of the week to carry his little son, .lack, to the hospital and to buy a line of Christmas goods. Mrs. Maggie Todd, of Laurens, on her way home from Charleston, spent Friday and Saturday with Mrs. Alan Johnstone.?Newberry Observer. Capt. and Mrs. R. F. Plemil o' Greenwood, have >been spending sever al days in the city visiting their son. Mr. R. F. Fleming, and other rela tives. Miss Addie shealy, clerk and sten ographer at Minier Company's store, has boon sick for several days and has been carried to the hospital for treat ment. Mrs. Ernest Huff, of Greenville, and Miss Vivian Huff, who is attending Chlcora college, have arrived in the city to attend tho Curt lodge-Huff wed ding today. Mr. D. R. I.avendei-, the genial man ager of the moving picture house, Is I still quite sick at his home in Gaffney, though his physicians are expecting an early recovery. Mr. C. 1. Martin, of the Mt. Olive' section, was in the city on business' Thursday. He stated that the cotton crop in his Immediate vicinity is very poor, though some little distance from hint it is bettor. Miss Louise Cartledge of Augusta, arrived in the city last night to be presont at. tho Cartlodgo-Huff wedding ceremony which will take place today at noon, at tin; home of tho bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Huff, Mr. 13. W. Blakcly, of Clinton, was a business visitor in the city yester-, day. Mr. Blakcly states that business has picked up considerably in Clin ton during the past few weeks, lie is with M. S. Bailey ?^Company. Mrs. and Mrs. .1. C. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Watts Davis, Mr. and Mrs. .lack sDavis. Mrs. By I'd Phillips and Miss \ Agatha Davis, of Clinton, attended the ceremonies incident to the Davls-Slll livail wedding last Wednesday even-! ing. Dr. and Mrs. Dodson, their son, Mr. Leon, and daughter, Miss Marguerite, and Miss Harriett Simpson, came down from Greenville in Dr. Dodson's autohuobilo to bo present at the Da-1 vis-Sullivan wedding Wednesday ev ening. Rev. Hart well Mosoly, who is in Charge of the entire mission work in Cuba lor the Northern Baptist Conven tion, Stopped in Laurens for several clays hist week with his brother, Mr CD. Mosely, on his way from a meet ing of the northern board. He was ac companied also by Mrs. Mosely. Mr. and Mrs. Carlos B. Mosely have returned from their bridal tour to Washington and other northern cities and arc; temporarily with Mr. Mosely's parents, Mr. and Mrs. ('. I). Mosely, until they can get possession of tho Garlington cottage on North Harper street, where they will make their home. Mrs. Mosely is being very cor dially received in the city where she was already widely known. Notice If you want, a 8PIRELLA Corset, call at No. 419 West Main St.. and Mrs. Me Fall will be pleased to take your measure or phone 259 and >? she will call on you. ll-lt-pd .1. C. Burns & Co. sells same shoes for less. Everybody knows It. I SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ????? ?> * The marriage of Mr. James Davis to ' Miss Mary Sullivan, on the evening of the 8th, at the residence of the brlde'8 parents. Dr. "and Mrs. Clifton Jones, was one of the leading society events of the fall and a most beautiful affair. The lower tloor of the home was en suite and most artistically decorated, white and green being the colors in the parlor, hall and dining room and red was used with charming effect in : tho sitting room, where the numer ous and handsome presents wore dis played. Promptly at 7 o'clock In the pres ence of the immediate families of the contracting parties and a few inti mate friends who assisted, a beav I - ful musical program was rendered by Mrs. M. L .Roper and Miss Mary Todd. Then at the bugle note of Mendell sdhn'8 Wedding March. Rev. C. P. Kan kin, escorted by Dr. McLces, took his place in the parlor in front of an im provised altar of ferns. Next came | the attendants. Miss Carol llerndon. of Greenville and Mr. Albert Dial, Miss Toecoa Caine and Mr. Charles Simpson, followed by Miss Charlotte McQowan as maid of honor and little Miss Marigene Gray, hearing the ring in tho petals of a rose; Misses Nell Jones and Vermello Caine, in dainty little dresses of accordeen plaited not with touches of pink, scattered llow ers in the pathway of the fair 1 ride who entered upon the arm of her fa ther and was met at the altar by the i groom and bis best man. Mr. Cyrus Bailey of Clinton. After the ceremony for two hours a brilliant reception was held .by the bridal pair assisted by the attendants and imme.ii'e rela tives. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Caine received at the door and Miss lose phine Fuller ushered the gu.vsis into the parlor to meet the resolving par ty. Mesdnmcs Virginia Caine and W. C. lrby invited the guests in*.y the dining room where they wevo receiv ed by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gray, as sisted by Mrs. Green of Anderson. Misses Hattlc Kate Easterhy and Lalla Mae Dial. Misses Fran-v.M Davis, Dorothy Hudgens and Leila Todd serv ed delicious whato and frail c ike. cream and mints, alter which the guests were invited to tho punc.i how", presided over by Misses Elizabeth Simpson, Aileen Frank ?-, Susie Gray and Mary Helle Fuller. Mr. and Mrs H. S. Blackwoll, Mr. and Mf3. Jan.es Danklin received in the sitting room where the handsome arr-v of presents was seen. The bride was lovely in bar vv; Ming dress of white satin and luce, in r misty veil caught with oraii;,-' blos soms. At a lato hour she denned nor going away suit of tailoiel blue broad cloth with hat to match and tin hap py couple left via the Seaboard for a trip south. Hpon ilio'r return they will be at home to then* friends at (he residence of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gray on South H?rpcr rursot. ooo lIufM'artlcdge. A wedding that will be of great in terest to their imnny friends over the Upper part of the state will be thai of Miss Gladys Huff and Mr. II. E. ! 'art ledge. Which Will take place at the home of the bride's parents today at noon. Miss Huff is well and popu larly known as one of Laurons' young society members and is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Huff. The groom-to-be has made Laurens ids home for several years, being now tho cashier at the railway offices here. During his residence in this city he has won for himself the good will of I.aureus as a man of many sterling and attractive qualities. Immediately after the marriage the young couple will leave for Louisville and Knoxvillc for a short visit. Mr. Walls Exhibits Oround-hog. Mr. J. 1). W. Waits was the center of attraction last Saturday afternoon when he opened up a little bo\ an I displayed a real live ground-hog the same variety that forms such a pop ular subject of conversation when weather prognostications are In or der. Doubtless every person ill Lau rens could speak knowingly of the famous weather-bureau nssistnnl but few had ev?r looked one satiate in the eye. The little animal is not as pe culiar looking as his fame promises, most people undoubtedly would chase him up most any old tree in tho coun ty as a possum. Mr. Watts bought hton last week at tho Greenville coun ty fair just as curiosity and will ex hibit him :>t the Laurens county fair next Friday. Tile liest Pain Killer. Rucklen's Arnica Salve when applied to a. cut, bruise, sprain, burn or scald, or other injury of the skin will im mediately remove all pain. E. E, Chamberlain of Clinton. Me. says: ? "It robs cuts and other injuries of their terrors. As a healing remedy its equal don't exist." Will do good for I you. Only 25c at Laurens Drug Co. More goods for same money. Same goods for less (money at J. C. Burns & Co. Everybody knows it. TOMATO ( LI B. That the girls of tho Laurens Coun ty Tomato club will participate In tho exercises of tho county f:\ir has boon announhed doflnljtely by Mis^ Wil lx>u Cray, rural school supervisor, Miss Gray has prepared u statement as to | the part the tdainto club will take In the fair, the statement including a list of prizes which have been offered for the different kinds of work done by the club girls. "The girls of the Laurens County Tomato Club" she says, "will have an exhibit, also a float at tho county fair. A cordial imitation is extended to the public to Come to the booth and view some of the results of the work. The following prizes will he awarded at ihe booth at o'clock in the afternoon. Educational trip highest number of points scored. '2. Educational trip?second highest number of points scored. I'.. A brooch offered by Fleming Pros ?third highest number of point: scored. I. An umbrella offered by W. G. Wil son Co.- best exhibit of Canned pro ducts other than tomatoes. .">. A purse offered by Swltzor Co.? best cap and apron. 6. A picture?best booklet. 7. A club pin will be awarded to every girl who hands in a neat re port. This is a recognition of the fact that what was undertaken has. in a measure, been carried out. "The following contributions have been made toward the prizes: Hank of Laurens. $3.00; Davis. Roper & Co.. $:t.00; Mr. .1. .i. Pluss. $2.00; Mr. N. H. Dial, $3.00; Mr. .1. P. Tolbert, $1.00; Mahaffey ami Babb, $1.00; Mr. \V. L. Cray. $3.00. "In soliciting the prizes, those mer chants who had recently given stoves, etc.. to the county, were not asked for a contribution. The amount nec essary for the educational trips hasn't yet been raised. In behalf of the gills 1 wish to thank ihoso who have; so generously helped us ami should oth ers decide to give US material aid It will be greatly appreciated. "Although Laurens county has had no appropriation for this work, the girls will send an exhibit to the State Pair and compote for tho prizes of fered. Three prizes will bo awarded to the three best booths. The fol lowing points will be used In grading exhibits: f 1. Most attractively arranged booth, 2? per cent. 2. Quality of goods displayed, 20 pei cent. ?'.. Variety of goods displayed, 15 per cent. 1. Quantity of goods displayed, \:< per cent. 5. Hest display of correlated school and club work. 2"< per cent. "The county winning the first prize will be awarded $75.00; the second county will be awarded $50.00, and the third best county will be given $25.00. Tho money will be used by the county agents for establishing small library, on tin- different phases of our girls club work. "I would suggest that each girl de posit $,"i,00 of the money earned from j her plant with the banks whose rep resentatives have given prizes. "Tho club girls making tin1 best all round record in the state this year, will be given a free trip to Washing ton, D. C, and shown all the points of Interest in the Capital City." SHOOTING \T ? CI'EHI.OO. Sain Todd Scallers Bird sind the:- Ihc Bodies of a Couple of Other Notrroos. Sam Todd. colored, was the pi Inel pal actor in a little shooting lest hold at Waterloo Saturday afternoon. George Mills and Jerry Ligon, also colored, were the recipients of a cou ple of loads of bird shot from the gun of the aforesaid Todd. Mills ami Ligon had been engaged by the own er of Todil's house to overhaul it hut their plans for remodeling the plnce were not in keeping with Sam's ar tistic temperament, therefore he ob jected. The carpenters also object* ! and Todd injected a few hundred ? >"! into the parties of the second part just to prove that he really objected. Iteheiirsul of Choral Society. Rehearsal of tho choral society will be Id at the graded school auditori um tomorrow evening at the usual hour. The members are requested to bear this meeting in mind and to bo present at the regular hour. Suffered Eczema Klftj Venrs Now Well. Seems a lonh time to endure the awful burning, itching, smarting, skin-disease known as "tetter"-?an other name for Eczema. Seems good to realize, also, that DR. HOBSON'S ECZEMA OINTMENT has proven a perfect cure. Mrs. D. L. Kenney Writes:?"I can not sufficiently express my thanks to you for your Dr. Ilohson's Eczema Ointment. It has cured my titter, which has troubled me for over fifty years." All druggists, or by mail 50c. PPEIPPER CHEMICAL CO. St. Louis, Mo. Philadelphia, Pa. Attend The County Fair AND BUY YOUR WIFE A r Good Stove at a Bargain We are showing a dandy line of Cook Stoves and Ranges and our prices are lower than you will find elsewhere for real high grade goods. Hi 0 I ? id I tie ! Our No. 8 Cook St ove only <j)12 00 cornplete with 40 pieces ware Here is a strickly high-grade stove, just the stove for small family, it is ;i small size No, 8 and sold under a guarantee to cook perfectly or youi money back. We have any size or price stove you may want and our ju ices are the lowest von will find. Give us your trade, we will appreciate it and you will save Money. S. M & E. H. WILKES & COMPANY Laurens, S. C. Explanation im* Knur. In iIn? last issue of The Advertiser, tile advertisement of .1. ('. Burns & Co. contnined nn Item offering 20 pounds of sugar for 2?C. This was an error on the part of the proofreedor in The Advertiser ofllco. While those folks are in the hahit of making startling bargains, it might he remarked Hint sugar is too "scare" to give away. Chronic Dyspepsia. The following unsolicited testimonial should certainly he sullleient to give hope and courage to persons nllllcted with chronic dyspepsia: l have been a chronic dyspeptic for years, and of all the medicine I ha\e taken, Cham berlain's Tablets have done nie more good than anything else," says W. (',. Mattison, No. 7 Sherman St.. Hornclls ville, x. v. Vor sale by all dealers. To Prevent Blood Polsoninfc apply nl once the wonderful old reliable DR. PORTRR'S ANTISRPTIC IIKAI.IKG OII?n sur I nic.il dressing tli.it relieves pain mid lienls nt j the some tum-. Not a linimciit. 25c. 50c, $1.00. Wedding Gifts WHAT TO GIVE? 1?. the question that is Agitating You. WE HAVE THE ANSWER Our years of experience in supplying Wedding Gifts that please will help us to guide you. (nfts of distinction and Refinement in Pickard's Maud painted China. Everything desirable in Silver ware and Cut Glass, FLEMING BROTHERS JEWELERS )()(n Hl: :t:: :::: :t :t ;t ?); >t ? ? ? u j(.;t :: >t,n!)f.;t')( x >t " u,u u :t ;t :t ;t :t i: :t !t :( >UU<." >: ><>C REMEMBER That a visit to Ray's Pharmacy on Fair Day will be a pleasure to us and a source of joy to you. We've everything that helps to add to the pleasures of a holiday and we heartily invite you to come in. A look through our slock of Stationery, Candy, Toilet Arti cles, Tobacco, Drugs and Sun = dries will convince you that we are leaders in every one of these lines. RAYS Agent for Huylers Agent for Nunnaliy )t :>< l 1